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Analysis and Optimisation of Best Practice for Proper Lookout at Night

Khalique, A, Bury, A and Loughney, S (2024) Analysis and Optimisation of Best Practice for Proper Lookout at Night. TransNav, 18 (2). pp. 357-367. ISSN 2083-6473

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Abstract

A significant proportion of accidents appear to be caused by a lack of maintaining a ‘proper lookout’ on a ship’s bridge. The root cause for these accidents could be the result of watchkeeper’s lack of awareness of requirements to maintain a proper lookout. This paper utilises the authors’ proposed definition of this term and then discusses the outputs from a study on improving watchkeeper behaviour carried out in ship bridge simulators, using eye tracking devices. The study involves applying the proposed method of carrying out visual search scans together with underlining distractions caused by Multifunction Displays (MFDs) found on modern ship bridges. Based on the findings, the paper evaluates the impact of the proposed scan method for maintaining a proper lookout, reduction in distractions caused by MFDs and discusses how it is almost impossible to achieve a complete dark adaptation with the presence of MFDs and other lighting on modern ship bridges. This research offers a solution to control these risks through risk assessment, together with training and education for watchkeepers to overcome these issues. This study is expected to contribute significantly to improving watchkeeper’s behaviour in maintaining lookout and application of the proposed scan method.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: T Technology > TA Engineering (General). Civil engineering (General)
T Technology > TG Bridge engineering
Divisions: Engineering
Publisher: Faculty of Navigation
SWORD Depositor: A Symplectic
Date Deposited: 02 Oct 2024 09:52
Last Modified: 02 Oct 2024 09:52
DOI or ID number: 10.12716/1001.18.02.12
URI: https://researchonline.ljmu.ac.uk/id/eprint/24124
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